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Health reforms stumble as Kenyans struggle with SHA framework
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 06, 2025

Contributions to the SHA are made through payroll deductions for formally employed individuals, direct payments from those in the informal sector, and...

Health caucus speaks out, decries police violence against medics during protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 05, 2025

Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists Dentists Union (KMPDU) Secretary General Davji Atella revealed that over 200 violent incidents have been repor...

SHA: Government shuts 1,400 private hospitals over fraud
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 05, 2025

Health CS Aden Duale urged the public to remain vigilant and report any instances of malpractice, service denial, or fraudulent claims through the tol...

Senate Bill proposes tough fines, jail for illegal electronic waste disposal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 05, 2025

The Electronic Equipment Disposal, Recycling and Reuse Bill, 2025, aims to create a structured and legal system for collecting, sorting and recycling...

Mercy Mwangangi to face Senate over Sh9 billion SHA debt to counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 05, 2025

The committee wants a clear breakdown of the outstanding balances, a payment schedule, and the current status of remittances to all 47 counties.

Turkana County, donor partners unveil IMonitor to enhance community health
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 05, 2025

Funded by AMREF Health Africa through the TB Global Fund, the application will facilitate data collection and improve service delivery by enabling the...

How far is your closest hospital or clinic? Public health researchers explain why Africa needs up-to-date health facility databases
The Conversation  |  Jul 04, 2025

The ideal method of compiling this list is to conduct a census, as Kenya did in 2023. But this takes resources. Some countries have compiled lists fro...

Nairobi residents urged to donate more blood amid 30 per cent shortfall
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 04, 2025

There is a deficit of 30 per cent in blood donation in Nairobi, placing the city in a bad situation should a catastrophe that needs mass blood donatio...

Health CS Duale orders penalties over expired drugs, directs mandatory Kemsa procurement
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 03, 2025

Speaking on Thursday, Duale said the ministry will not tolerate wastage and warned that senior agency officials will be surcharged for any expired sto...

Kenya launches 10-day vaccination drive to curb typhoid, measles outbreaks among children
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 02, 2025

The campaign, set to run from July 5 to 14, 2025, will offer typhoid vaccines to children aged 9 months to 14 years and measles-rubella vaccines to th...

MoH says Kenya fully stocked on vaccines as Sh4.9 billion allocation secures future supply
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 02, 2025

The funds, allocated in the 2025/26 financial year by the National Treasury, are expected to stabilise vaccine availability and support an expansive i...

Moi Referral Hospital performs Kenya’s first renal artery bypass surgery
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 02, 2025

The complex procedure was conducted on June 24, 2025, by a team of specialists from the hospital’s Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Unit, led by Dr...

Ministry of Health waives medical bills for Nairobi protest victims
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 01, 2025

According to the Ministry of Health, the decision was made in response to the physical injuries and emotional trauma experienced by protest victims.

From NHIF to SHA: Kenya’s struggle to overcome health insurance fraud, boost affordability
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 30, 2025

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has unearthed internal fraud schemes involving ghost services and unauthorized system access.

How to properly clean your fridge to eliminate odours
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 29, 2025

The refrigerator is home to various foods, some with strong aromas or natural moisture that can promote mould and bacteria growth.

Silk, satin and cotton wool; which pillowcase is best for your skin and hair?
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 01, 2025

Silk and satin pillowcases are especially popular for their soft, luxurious feel and ability to reduce skin creasing and hair damage.

Government shuts down 31 hospitals for SHA fraud
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 29, 2025

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale condemned the trend, stating that it undermines public trust in the universal health coverage programme and would...

Silent struggles: Kenyan men speak out on financial pressure, mental health, and masculinity
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 29, 2025

In addition to stigma, practical obstacles such as limited access to affordable and male-friendly mental health services further restrict men’s abilit...

Kenya urged to amend age of consent laws to boost contraceptives access for adolescents
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 29, 2025

Allan Maleche, Executive Director of the Kenya Legal and Ethical Issues Network and one of the event’s organisers, challenged the reliance on age alon...

Mpox continues to spread in Africa, with 18 countries reporting active transmission
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 28, 2025

The majority of cases have been reported in Busia (48 cases) and Mombasa (37), followed by Nakuru (16) and Makueni (10). Smaller clusters emerged in N...

Ministry of health to deploy 6,484 healthcare interns nationwide
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 27, 2025

They will undergo a 12-month structured internship programme aimed at providing supervised clinical training and practical exposure within real-world...

Insurance Regulatory Authority reveals firms rejected Sh658 million in claims in first quarter of 2025
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 27, 2025

The amount marks a 77.6 per cent increase from the Sh370.93 million worth of claims turned down in a similar period last year.

Dr Daniel Fentaneh, senior leader in Ethiopian health professionals movement, detained in Bahir Dar
Addis Standard  |  Jun 26, 2025

Dr Daniel Fentaneh was apprehended on Wednesday around 1:30 p.m. in Bahir Dar city by security forces. The source said he is “currently under custody...

Nairobi unveils Bill to give public hospitals more autonomy and improve service delivery
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 26, 2025

The Nairobi City County Health Services Bill, 2025, seeks to address delays in service delivery and financial access that have long affected the count...

Turkana starts auditing health facilities after CCTV captures suspected medical supplies theft
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 24, 2025

In a recent incident, a supply chain officer was captured on CCTV at Lodwar County Referral Hospital allegedly stealing medical supplies.

World Bank: Africa remains biggest development challenge despite 25 years of progress
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 24, 2025

The World Bank adds that in the early 2000s, Africa enjoyed strong economic growth driven by high commodity prices and a surge in foreign capital infl...

Africa scrambles to fill donor void as health and research leaders meet in Nairobi
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 25, 2025

Discussions focused on how to make the most of limited resources to tackle health crises using evidence-based research, especially in countries also s...

45,112 employers face crackdown for failing to remit SHA deductions amounting to Sh21 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 24, 2025

The PS explained that out of the 98,112 employers registered on the SHA portal, only 53,000 have complied with the new law, which came into force in O...

SHIF's 2.75 per cent deduction remains in effect, Duale says, despite Judge Mwita labelling it illegal
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 23, 2025

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale clarified that the Ministry respects the court process but emphasised that it did not invalidate the deductions.

High Court Judge Mwita says 2.75 per cent SHIF deductions from salaried employees illegal
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 23, 2025

Justice Chacha Mwita on Monday ruled that the law states that only income tax is withheld from gross income; therefore, no other deductions can be mad...

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